Air travel and pregnancy

Pregnancy should not be a barrier to going on holiday, exploring metropolises, visiting friends and family abroad, or any other reason for air travel.

If you feel well, have no complications or a high-risk pregnancy, and wish to travel, there are no barriers for you.

However, for your health and the health of your baby, it is essential to follow certain precautions and adhere to safety rules for traveling.

Pregnant women can fly until the end of the 36th week for single pregnancies, or until the end of the 32nd week for multiple pregnancies.

After the 28th week, check-in is possible only with a medical report confirming a healthy pregnancy, which must be presented at the airport.

The report must be signed and stamped by a doctor and issued no more than seven days before the travel date. The report must specify whether it is a single or multiple pregnancy, the current week of pregnancy, and that the passenger is fit to fly.

All medications, vitamins, minerals, and other necessary supplements should be carried in carry-on luggage, accompanied by a medical report or a prescription where the doctor has specified the recommended intake and dosages.

Here are some additional practical tips for pregnant travelers:

Before booking your ticket, check the pregnancy travel policies on the airline's website or through their customer service center.
Regardless of how far along you are, visit your doctor before the trip for a consultation and check-up, and follow all their instructions.
When booking, choose an aisle seat. In the case of charter flights, arrive at check-in as early as possible so the staff can seat you comfortably.
Travel in loose, comfortable clothing and footwear.
Avoid connecting flights. While changes in cabin pressure do not affect the baby, they can be exhausting for the mother, so it is recommended to keep them to a minimum.
If you can choose your travel dates, it is recommended to travel during the second trimester, as common early pregnancy symptoms (nausea, sleepiness, heartburn...) usually subside by then.
Avoid drinks with caffeine and sugar, as well as spicy food that might cause discomfort later.

With proper preparation, responsible behavior, and a little precaution, pregnancy is no obstacle to air travel.